Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Mental Health Research
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS3089 | Psychiatry and Applied Psychology | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MEDS3089
- School
- Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Mental Health Research is designed so that students can acquire the concepts, skills and knowledge required to conduct and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research in mental health and explore concepts and principles of psychiatry and applied psychology to enhance their evidence-based practice. In so doing students will attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2020) in the area of Professional knowledge. This module will build upon content covered in the Evidence-Based Medicine module and align with the project module that students take at the same time, but will apply this knowledge to a greater depth and with a mental health focus to be able to understand, apply, and evaluate research. Students will acquire competence as intelligent consumers as well as practitioners of research both within and beyond the domain of mental health. The module will consist of a series of workshops, practical exercises, and an assignment. Students will complete a written report based on the class project conducted during taught sessions and as homework. Students should attend sessions and make use of the specified texts and online resources.
Target Students
Third year BMedSci.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
- Two 2-hour-30-minute workshops each week for 5 weeks
6 x 2.5 hour workshops, and some activities to complete in self-directed learning.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 2,000 word assignment
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module 'Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Mental Health Research' is designed so that students can acquire the concepts, skills and knowledge required to conduct and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research in mental health and explore concepts and principles of psychiatry and applied psychology to enhance their evidence-based practice. In so doing students will attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the areas of Professional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes. During the module, studentswillbuild content covered in the Evidence-Based Medicinemodule, but will apply this knowledge to a greater depth and with a mental health focus to be able to understand, apply, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative methodology relevant to the Psychiatry homebase. They will acquire competence as intelligent consumers as well as practitioners of quantitative and qualitative research both within and beyond the domain of mental health. The module will take place within the Psychiatry homebase and will consist of a series of workshops, online practical exercises,and assignments. There is a requirement for students to complete a written report based on the psychology project conducted during taught sessions and as homework.There is a requirement for studentsto attend sessions and to make use of the specified texts and online resources. It will be essential to demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behaviour.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) and in module study guides using the OfG paragraph numbers.
2, 2d, 2e, 2g, 2l, 2m, 2p, 2s, 8b, 10a, 10b, 19b, 19d, 22, 23b, 24c, 26, 26b, 26c, 26d, 26e, 26f, 26g
Conveners
- Dr Katy Jones
- Dr Jennifer Yates